Transformation Directorate

Set up a virtual clinic

Digital solutions to set up a virtual review service utilising diagnostic and imaging data.

Case studies

Remote patient monitoring for advice and guidance, with photos, videos and messaging

Remote patient monitoring for advice and guidance, with photos, videos and messaging

NHS Forth Valley, local optometry practices and patients use a secure video messaging service that allows clinical teams to send videos, photos, and messages.
Setting up a virtual evaluation clinic for follow-up glaucoma patients

Setting up a virtual evaluation clinic for follow-up glaucoma patients

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust set up virtual glaucoma clinics.
Using an electronic patient record to establish virtual clinics

Using an electronic patient record to establish virtual clinics

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust ophthalmic department set up virtual clinics to help increase capacity within the system.
Close up of a hand holding a BYOD clinical smartphone

Monitoring ophthalmic conditions with bring your own device (BYOD) smartphone photography

Moorfields Eye Hospital introduces routine clinical smartphone photography for clinicians to document examination findings and monitor clinical progress over time.
Close-up of an eye

Delivering and managing community glaucoma networks with an integrated digital system

Using a digital solution to improve the efficiency of glaucoma patient management, care and intervention in East Kent.

Disclaimer

These case studies summarise user and patient experiences with digital solutions along the relevant care pathway. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the apps and digital tools referenced are not supplied, distributed or endorsed by NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care and such parties are not liable for any injury, loss or damage arising from their use.

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